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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.46, 1,785.95 and 734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.46, 1,785.95 and 734.89 is: 1,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.46 : 1,785.95 = 734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.46/1,785.95 = 734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.46x = 1,785.95 × 734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.46x = 1,312,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,476.80/1,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.92

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